Bulimia interventions via interpersonal influence: The role of threat and efficacy in persuading bulimics to seek help

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 37-57

  Smalec, Jodi L ^a   Klingle, Renee Storm ^a  

^a George Hall 320 ^*

Author keywords

Bulimia; Bulimia interventions; Efficacy; Interpersonal influence; Threat

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; ATTITUDE; BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION; BULIMIA; CLINICAL ARTICLE; FEMALE; HUMAN; ILLNESS BEHAVIOR; MALE; PERCEPTION; PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION; THREAT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BULIMIA; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS; MALE; PATIENT ACCEPTANCE OF HEALTH CARE; PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION; QUESTIONNAIRES; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0034027427     PISSN: 01607715     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1005468220077     Document Type: Article

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